I do not think this belongs here, unless you're asking for one from a retailer? Both are good, and have good upgrading platforms. Better in airsoft, in my honest opinion, comes down to preference and willingness to upgrade.

Personally I would get the SVD, but thats only because it doesnt look like a hunting rifle. I also know that it has some good upgrades that I could get for it, but so does the BAR-10.

Most sniper rifles don't come upgraded. The ones that are "upgraded" aren't really upgraded. More or less a heavy spring is installed and a slightly tighter barrel, which doesn't do much for longevity and reliability.
You'll either have to buy a second-hand pre-upgraded rifle OR buy a stock rifle and upgrade on your own time.

Most sniper rifles don't come upgraded. The ones that are "upgraded" aren't really upgraded. More or less a heavy spring is installed and a slightly tighter barrel, which doesn't do much for longevity and reliability.
You'll either have to buy a second-hand pre-upgraded rifle OR buy a stock rifle and upgrade on your own time.

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This. Search the forums or craigslist for a pre upgraded sniper rifle. Other than that you can build your own.

The SVD has far less of it's unique parts available and the scopes are far more expensive but I think it can be converted to use AEG parts in places. The Bar-10 is a TM VSR-10 clone and has a plethora of parts available but WILL need a new 90 degree trigger mech if you don't want to keep replacing sears constantly. Either way you need some costly upgrades to make a sniper outperform and outrange an AEG.

If you aren't particularly attracted to either your best bet is probably a used VSR-10 that someone's put (real) upgrades into. You'll still need the 90 degree trigger mech if it doesn't come with one but it's probably still cheaper than doing it yourself.

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